Monday, November 11, 2019

Winter Storm Caleb Update Two























Winter Storm Caleb Update One
























3:50 PM AST Monday 11 November 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Approaching storm will bring significant rainfall Tuesday and Tuesday night.

Rain will begin late tonight or early Tuesday morning across much of Nova Scotia and will continue, heavy at times, into Tuesday night. Total rainfall accumulations are expected to be quite variable, with forecast amounts ranging from 30 to 65 mm and locally higher amounts possible along parts of the Atlantic coast.

Rain will change to flurries over western Nova Scotia late Tuesday night as cold westerly winds move into the region and temperatures quickly fall below freezing. Driving conditions may become icy overnight or Wednesday morning as the cold air and flurries push eastward across the province.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

3:48 PM AST Monday 11 November 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Victoria County
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Approaching storm will bring significant rainfall on Tuesday and Tuesday night.

Snow is forecast to begin tonight over northern Cape Breton and then change to rain on Tuesday morning. Total forecast rainfall accumulations range from 30 to 50 millimetres over the region.

Rain is expected to change to flurries on Wednesday morning as cold westerly winds move across the province. Flurries are likely to persist through the day on Wednesday and into Wednesday night, when conditions may become favourable for the development of snow squalls.

The travelling public are urged to prepare for potentially difficult driving conditions in snow tonight and Tuesday morning.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

Winter Storm Caleb

























URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
623 AM EST Mon Nov 11 2019

...Winter storm to affect the region late today into Tuesday...

.Low pressure will track across southern New England today and
along the Maine coast tonight and Tuesday morning. The low will
pull away and into the Maritimes Tuesday afternoon. The low will
bring snow to far northern Maine with mixed precipitation to most
of the remainder of the region. The storm will bring mostly rain
to the immediate coast.

MEZ001>004-010-111930-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0009.191111T2100Z-191112T2300Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,
Mars Hill, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park,
Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville,
Monson, and Blanchard
623 AM EST Mon Nov 11 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and sleet expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 7 to 12 inches and sleet accumulations of around one
  quarter of an inch expected. The highest snow totals will
  likely be across the Saint John Valley with the best chance of
  sleet mixing in from Presque Isle south.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Northern and North
  Woods Maine.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and sleet means severe winter
weather conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
623 AM EST Mon Nov 11 2019

...Winter storm to affect the region late today into Tuesday...

.Low pressure will track across southern New England today and
along the Maine coast tonight and Tuesday morning. The low will
pull away and into the Maritimes Tuesday afternoon. The low will
bring snow to far northern Maine with mixed precipitation to most
of the remainder of the region. The storm will bring mostly rain
to the immediate coast.

MEZ005-006-011-031-032-111930-
/O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0021.191111T2100Z-191112T2300Z/
Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten,
Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln,
Howland, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth,
Vanceboro, and Topsfield
623 AM EST Mon Nov 11 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 8 inches, sleet accumulations of one quarter to one
  half of an inch, and ice accumulations of around one tenth of
  an inch expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern and
  Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.

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11:09 AM AST Monday 11 November 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
Approaching storm to bring snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and rain to the province tonight and Tuesday.

The precipitation will start as snow tonight and then transition to rain along the Fundy Coast overnight and over eastern New Brunswick Tuesday morning. 5 to 10 cm of snow is expected, and will be followed by a period of freezing rain and ice pellets over eastern New Brunswick before the changeover to rain.

The travelling public are urged to prepare for potentially difficult driving conditions in the snow and mixed precipitation.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

11:07 AM AST Monday 11 November 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Approaching storm to give mixed precipitation Tuesday and Tuesday night.

A developing low pressure system will affect Prince Edward Island beginning tonight. Precipitation will begin as snow overnight and change to rain on Tuesday morning. Currently 5 to 10 centimetres of snowfall is forecast before the changeover to rain Tuesday morning. Indications are that rainfall amounts on Tuesday could be near 25 millimetres.

The travelling public are urged to prepare for potentially difficult driving conditions in snow and mixed precipitation late tonight and Tuesday morning.

Additional information will be provided as the details become more certain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

11:06 AM AST Monday 11 November 2019
Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Freezing rain is expected or occurring.

Approaching storm to bring snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and rain to the province tonight and Tuesday.

The precipitation will start as snow tonight and changeover to ice pellets and freezing rain overnight or Tuesday morning. An extended period of freezing rain is likely before a changeover to rain. Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 15 cm are expected.

The travelling public are urged to prepare for potentially difficult driving conditions in the snow and mixed precipitation.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

11:03 AM AST Monday 11 November 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Approaching storm to bring significant rainfall Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

A developing system will affect Nova Scotia beginning late tonight or early Tuesday. Over northern areas of the province, precipitation will begin tonight as a period of snow before changing to rain early Tuesday morning. Snowfall amounts are forecast to be 5 centimetres or less before the changeover. Over southern areas, precipitation is forecast to begin as rain early Tuesday morning.

Indications are that rainfall amounts could reach or exceed 50 millimetres over some areas before precipitation changes to flurries Wednesday morning.

The travelling public are urged to prepare for potentially difficult driving conditions in areas of northern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton receiving snow.

Additional information will be provided as the details become more certain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

11:02 AM AST Monday 11 November 2019
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Woodstock and Carleton County
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Approaching storm to bring snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and rain to the province tonight and Tuesday.

The precipitation will start as snow tonight and persist over extreme northwestern New Brunswick on Tuesday. Areas just south of this zone will see the snow mix with or change over to ice pellets and freezing rain on Tuesday. An extended period of freezing rain is possible in this area. The snow will persist Tuesday evening but then taper off by midnight. Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm are expected.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.